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4 midseason grades for the Louisville football team

By Derek Snyder

Sep 24, 2016; Huntington, WV, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws a pass for a touchdown to wide receiver James Quick (not pictured) against the Marshall Thundering Herd in the first half at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Huntington, WV, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws a pass for a touchdown to wide receiver James Quick (not pictured) against the Marshall Thundering Herd in the first half at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Louisville Cardinals safety Chucky Williams (22) recovers a fumble by Clemson Tigers tight end Jordan Leggett (16) during the third quarter at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Louisville Cardinals safety Chucky Williams (22) recovers a fumble by Clemson Tigers tight end Jordan Leggett (16) during the third quarter at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

. . LOUISVILLE DEFENSE. B.

There have been many players on Louisville’s defense that have stepped into their 2016 roles and dominated. Trevon Young who was one of the Cards’ best linebackers last season, got hurt against Texas A&M in the Music City Bowl, and was forced to miss this entire season. This put James Hearns into a starting spot for Louisville and has been Louisville’s best linebacker this season.

He has led the Cardinals in sacks and tackles for loss for virtually the entire 2016 season. Not to mention, teams are now focused on DeVonte Fields and Hearns coming off the outside. That’s a tough assignment for any offensive line.

Jaire Alexander has also been a bright spot for the Cardinals as corner. He made two huge interceptions in the game against Clemson that gave the Cards a chance to win.

Ultimately the defense wasn’t able to get the job done and they lost a controversial game to the Tigers on the road.

Next: Louisville's Special-Teams

The Cards’ defense currently ranks 4th in the ACC, which is why we gave them a “B” grade at this point in the year.

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